Pre-Natal Pilates is a safe yet challenging way to exercise throughout pregnancy. Our goals in this class are to help bring awareness, connection and strength to the body as it journey’s through this incredible experience. We will focus on optimizing and understanding our breathing; strengthening and connecting to our deepest layers of core support; and releasing as well as strengthening the pelvic floor. All of these pieces can help you understand how to best manage intra-abdominal pressure as the baby grows, to keep supporting your system from the inside out. We will practice integrating this deep core support and breath as we focus on keeping the spine moving, encouraging mobility in the ribcage, opening the chest, and maintaining power and stability in the hips, legs and mid back. The needs of the body and the mama-to-be shift from 1st, through 2nd and into the 3rd trimester. As this class is open to all, modifications and options will be offered to keep the class safe and challenging for everyone. My goal in this class is to create a microcosm of community where those present can ask questions, share knowledge and experience, and move and breathe in ways that feel powerful, safe and nurturing.